Relating to private rights of action arising from certain solicitation-related communications.

This Texas bill (HB 4899) clarifies and strengthens consumer protections against deceptive telephone solicitation practices. It expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" to explicitly include text messages, images, and responses to mail solicitations, and amends laws to treat violations as deceptive acts under Chapter 17. The bill ensures consumers can pursue private lawsuits for violations without being barred from future claims if they've previously recovered damages. It applies only to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and takes effect on that date.